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TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
NO. 27-91
Boardroom
York Region Board of Education Administrative Offices
Wednesday, May 29, 1991
8:00 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Mayor West in Chair; Councillors
Jones, Mcintyre, McKenzie, Ochalski,
Pedersen, Stewart, Timpson and Weller.
STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Chief Administrative Officer,
Municipal Clerk, Deputy Clerk,
Director of Planning, Director of
Leisure Services, Director of
Personnel, Director of Public Works,
Fire Chief, Treasurer.
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
There were no disclosures of interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act, 1983.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
#300. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein, with
the addition of Report No. PW91-054-203 and the correspondence from
Ms. Diana Leeming to the New Business Section of the Agenda and
with the deletion of third reading of By-law No. 3287-91 from the
Agenda.
CARRIED
Councillor McKenzie then declared a possible Conflict of Interest in the
correspondence received from Ms. Diana Leeming due to ownership of a
business in the vicinity, and did not take part in or vote on any questions
in this regard, or attempt in any way to influence the voting on such
questions.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Minutes No. 21-91, Wednesday, April 24, 1991; Council Minutes No.
24-91, Wednesday, May 15, 1991; Speci a 1 Co unci 1 -Pub 1 i c Planning Minutes
No. 26-91, Thursday, May 23, 1991
#301. Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the minutes of Meeting Numbers 21-91, 24-91 and 26-91 be
adopted as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
SECTION "A" -CONSENT ITEMS
Correspondence and Petitions
Marybeth Deakin, Resident re: Request to Close April Gardens for Annual
Block Party, June 8th, 1991, 4:00 p.m. -12:00 p.m.
THAT permission be granted to the residents of April Gardens to
close-off the street for their second annual block party, Saturday,
June 8th, 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m., and that the residents notify
the Works Department, Fire, Police and Ambulance Departme~ts
' regarding this event.
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Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations re: "National Consumer Week"
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Letters from Residents re: Recommendations of the Northeast Quadrant
Traffic Committee Study -Those Residents in Opposition: Mr. Glenn Irving
and Don and Irene St. John
Those Residents in Support of Recommendations: Don and Kay Greenham and Tom
Ridout
THAT the correspondence be received, and referred to the Northeast
Quadrant Traffic Review Committee.
Aurora Resthaven re: Request to Waive Parking Restrictions, Saturday, June
1st, 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and Saturday, June 22, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.,
East Side of Mill Street
THAT permission be granted to Aurora Resthaven to have the parking
restrictions lifted on the east side of Mill Street on Saturday,
June 1st, 1991 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and Saturday, June 22nd,
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Staff Reports
CL91-023-185 -Expropriation of Kennedy Street West Road Widening
THAT By-1 aw 3291-91, being a By-1 aw to expropriate lands required
for municipal purposes in connection with the reconstruction of
Kennedy St. West be given first and second reading; and
THAT By-law 3291-91 be referred for third reading at the Special
Council -Public Planning Meeting on May 30, 1991.
LS91-037-186 -Rental Agreement -Aurora Early Learning Centre Cooperative
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the attached form
of lease for the use of the premises at the Jack Woods property to
the Aurora Early Learning Centre Cooperative for a one year term
commencing July 1, 1991 in the amount of $8,744.00 per annum.
-Ministrv of Natural Resources Gvosv Moth
THAT Council authorize the Director of Leisure Services to apply to
the Region of York for inclusion in the Ministry of Natural
Resources gypsy moth control program in 1992.
LS91-040-188 -Eddie and the Cruisers Slo-Pitch Tournament
THAT Council approve, subject to the conditions contained herein,
the operation of a Beer Garden by Eddie & The Cruisers in
conjunction with their Men's Slo-Pitch Tournament July 19, 20 and
21' 1991.
LS91-041-189 -Hotham Sports Slo-Pitch Tournament
THAT Council approve, subject to the conditions contained herein,
the operation of a Concession Area and Beer Garden by Hotham
Sports in conjunction with their Men's Slo-Pitch Tournament August
9, 10, and 11, 1991.
PER91-010-190 -Administration Procedure No. 1 -Definition of Employee
THAT the revised Administration Procedure No. 1, dated May 29,
1991, respecting the applicability of Council-approved
Administration Procedures and providing a definition of Employee,
be adopted.
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PW91-051-191 -Tender Award, Tender P.W.-1991-03, Construction of New
Sidewalk-Edward Street, Industr1al Parkway North and Well1ngton Street
THAT Tender P.W.-1991-03, Construction of New Sidewalk on Edward
Street, Industrial Parkway North and Wellington Street be awarded
to the low bidder Fusillo Construction Co. Ltd. at its bid price of
$70,208.25; and
THAT the scope of the work be increased to include placement of new
sidewalk on Yonge Street North; and
THAT a contingency allowance of $7,000.00 be approved for this
project; and
THAT project costs be debited to Capital Accounts 392 and 393.
PW91-053-192 Tender Award, Tender P.W.-1991-02, Resurfacing Various
Streefs
#302.
THAT Tender P.W.-1991-02, Resurfacing Various Streets, be awarded
to the low bidder Esposito Bros. Construction Ltd. at its bid price
of $327,012.50; and
THAT the scope of the work be increased to include resurfacing
Haida Drive and Algonquin Crescent; and
THAT a contingency allowance of $40,000.00 be approved for this
project; and
THAT project costs be debited to Capita 1 Accounts 382, 383, 384,
385 and 411-923.
Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the reso 1 uti ons respecting the foregoing matters be adopted,
and Staff be authorized to take all necessary actions required to
give effect to same.
CARRIED
SECTION B -MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Association of Municipalities of Ontario re: 1991 Annual AMO Conference,
August 18th to 21st
#303. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the correspondence be received as information; and
THAT Councillor Stewart and any three other Councillors who contact
Mayor West and indicate a desire to attend the conference as a
voting delegate be authorized to do so.
CARRIED
Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority re: 13th Annual Marsh Mash
Marathon Canoe Race
#304. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
Planning Advisory Committee Minutes No. 25-91, Tuesday, May 21, 1991
#305. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the minutes of the Planning Advisory Committee Meeting No.
25-91 be received, and that the recommendations carried by the
Committee be adopted.
CARRIED
L.A.C.A.C. Committee Minutes No. 3, Monday, May 13th, 1991
#306. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT Council provide funds up to an amount of $2,000.00 for a
plaguing program; and
THAT Council instruct the Clerk's Department to clarify Richmond
Hill's Demolition By-law on L.A.C.A.C.'s behalf; and
THAT the house on Jack Woods Property be designated.
CARRIED
Environment Committee Minutes No. 2, Thursday, May 9, 1991
#307. Moved by Councillor Stewart Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT Council be asked to be sensitive to maintaining a better
balance between active and passive recreation and the resources
committed to these; and
THAT Council receive the balance of the minutes of the Environment
Committee as information.
CARRIED
STAFF REPORTS
CL91-017-193 -Aurora Ambulance Lease (Portion of 220 Edward Street)
#308. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the attached form
of lease of a portion of 220 Edward Street to York County Hospital
in connection with the provision of ambulance services to the Town.
CARRIED
LS91-038-194 -Purchase of One 1991 1/2 Ton Pick-up Truck
#309. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT Council authorize the purchase of one 1991 l/2 ton pick-up
truck from Highland Chev Olds Cadillac for an all inclusive price
of $14,020.80.
CARRIED
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PER91-009-195 -Compensation Program Review -Phase II
#310. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT Council retain one Pay Policy Line and implement a revised
Phase II for all non-bargaining unit jobs; and
THAT Staff be directed to take all necessary action in this regard.
On a recorded vote, the resolution CARRIED.
YEAS 7 NAYS 2
VOTING YEA: Councillors Jones, Mcintyre, McKenzie, Ochalski, Pedersen,
Stewart and Timpson.
VOTING NAY: Mayor West and Councillor Weller.
PER91-011-196 -Employee Group Benefits Review
#311. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT Council retender the Town's Employee Group Benefits Package.
CARRIED
PW91-052-197 -Correction of Site Deficiencies, Anderson Place Townhouses,
McDonald Drive
#312. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the scope of work to correct deficiencies at the Anderson
Place Townhouse Complex be increased to correct newly discovered
site deficiencies; and
THAT costs to correct deficiencies be debited to the site security
placed in Deferred Revenue Account #5-042-0021.
CARRIED
CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Ontario Teachers' Federation re: Cross Border Shopping
#313. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
RESOLUTIONS
Release of Securities
#314. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT, upon the recommendation of the Director of Public Works, the
Director of Building Administration, the Director of Leisure
Services, and the Fire Chief, the financial security held in
connection with the occupancy provisions of the following Site Plan
Agreement may now be released in its entirety.
Developer
Richard Perkins
Investments (60
Industrial Pkway. N.)
Site Plan
Agreement No.
Dll-10-90
CARRIED
Security
Amount
$5,000.00
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
PW91-D49-198 -Volume and Speed of Traffic -Murray Drive
#315.
BY-LAWS
#316.
#317.
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Stewart
THAT no amendments to existing traffic controls on Murray Drive
take place and residents be advised accordingly.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for First Reading:
3288-91 Being a By-law to appoint Weed Inspectors for the
Corporation of the Town of Aurora.
329D-91 Being a By-law respecting the Local Architectural
Conservation Advisory Committee and to repeal By-law
Numbers 2631-83, 3061-89 and 3260-91.
3291-91 Being a By-law to expropriate lands required for
municipal purposes.
3292-91 Being a by-law to amend By-law 2732-85, a by-law for
prescribing standards for the maintenance and occupancy
of property within the Town of Aurora, for pro hi biting
the occupancy or use of such property that does not
conform to the standards, and for requiring property
below the standards prescribed herein to be repaired and
maintained to comply with the standards, or the land
thereof to be cleared of all buildings, structures,
debris or refuse and left in a graded and level condition.
3293-91 Being a By-law to provide for the numbering of buildings
in the Town of Aurora.
3294-91 Being a by-law to appoint Property Standards Officers.
3295-91 Being a By-law to change the name of Regency Drive, the
Case Sideroad and the Subway Sideroad within the Town of
Aurora to Henderson Drive.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Stewart Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for Second Reading:
3288-91 Being a By-law to appoint Weed Inspectors for the
Corporation of the Town of Aurora.
3290-91 Being a By-law respecting the Local Architectural
Conservation Advisory Committee and to repeal By-law
Numbers 2631-83, 3061-89 and 3260-91.
3291-91 Being a By-law to expropriate lands required for
municipal purposes.
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#319.
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3292-91 Being a by-law to amend By-law 2732-85, a
by-law for prescribing standards for the maintenance and
occupancy of property within the Town of Aurora, for
prohibiting the occupancy or use of such property that
does not conform to the standards, and for requiring
property below the standards prescribed herein to be
repaired and maintained to comply with the standards, or
the land thereof to be cleared of all buildings,
structures, debris or refuse and 1 eft in a graded and
level condition.
3293-91 Being a By-law to provide for the numbering of buildings
in the Town of Aurora.
3294-91 Being a by-law to appoint Property Standards Officers.
3295-91 Being a By-law to change the name of Regency Drive, the
Case Sideroad and the Subway Sideroad within the Town of
Aurora to Henderson Drive.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Stewart
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for Third Reading:
3282-91 Being a By-law to dedicate certain lands on Cranberry
Lane and Highland Gate as Public Highways.
3284-91 Being a By-law to establish fees for applications to the
Committee of Adjustment for the Town of Aurora.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for Third Reading:
3288-91 Being a By-law to appoint Weed Inspectors for the
Corporation of the Town of Aurora.
3294-91 Being a by-law to appoint Property Standards Officers.
3295-91 Being a By-law to change the name of Regency Drive, the
Case Sideroad and the Subway Sideroad within the Town of
Aurora to Henderson Drive.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Councillor Ochalski -Requested Staff to determine
whether there had been previous
discussion by the Citizen's
Committee on Aurora's Trail
System on the question of
constructing an underpass or
other means of connecting the
northwest and southwest trails
system along Wellington Street
West in the area to be
reconstructed by the Region.
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Councillor Pedersen -Asked the Clerk to comment on
the arrangements being made to
post notices of upcoming
meetings of Council and the
various Committees.
Councillor Weller -Requested that an update be
prepared for September, 1991 to
indicate the expenditures to
that date on the new Civic
Centre and proposa 1 s to pro vi de
for any additional funds that
might be required. Counci 11 or
Weller also asked Staff to
ensure that an adequate computer
system is provided.
Councillor Timpson -Asked the Director of Public
Works to report on a bump in
McDonald Drive in the vicinity
of Anderson Place.
NEW BUSINESS
Ms. Diana Leeming re: Request for Waiver of Fees for Official Plan
Amendment -Lot 19, Plan 535, 5 Industrial Parkway South
#320. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the request for waiver of the Official Plan Amendment fee be
approved; and
THAT the funds paid by the app 1 i cant be app 1 i ed to the rezoning
application fee.
CARRIED
Councillor McKenzie, having previously declared a possible Conflict of
Interest in the correspondence received from Ms. Diana Leeming, did not take
part in the vote called for adoption of this resolution.
PW91-054-203 -Revisions to Waste Management Policies -Keele Valley
Landfill Site
#321. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT York Regional Council be requested to revise waste management
policies for Keele Valley Landfill Site to permit Town residents to
use personal vehicles for dumping one free load per day; and
THAT personal vehicles not be restricted to passenger vehicles with
four seats and a specified gross weight, but in the alternative,
personal vehicles include the vehicle registered to the resident
and that the weight of the material being dumped as a free load be
restricted as necessary; and
THAT Regi ona 1 Council be ad vi sed that further concerns with waste
management policies for the landfill site will be submitted as the
new policies are tested.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
#322. Moved by Councillor Jones
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
CARRIED
J. WEST, MAYOR